The Magere Brug and River Amstel in the background framed by the decorative stone arch & pillars of the Blauwbrug. The names Blauwbrug and Magere Brug provide some insight into the history of these bridges.
The word “Magere” is usually associated with dairy and meat products to indicate that they are low fat. In this case, Magere Brug means thin bridge. Although this bridge is not particularly thin, the original bridge which stood in its place was very narrow.
Blauwbrug translated literally means “Blue Bridge”. It owes its name to a blue wooden bridge which existed at the same location before being replaced in 1883 by the current bridge. Blauwbrug was designed by architects Bastiaan de Greef and Willem Springer. They drew inspiration for Blauwbrug from the bridge Pont Alexandre-III in Paris.
Blauwbrug and Magere Brug are definitely worth a visit and are easily accessible by tram or Metro.
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